STRATEGIC INVESTMENT INITIATIVES

EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF INVESTMENT ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATORS

IMC Market Strategic Investments is our venture capital arm. This entrepreneurial initiative focuses on collaboration, connecting startups and scale-ups with our world-class expertise and financial backing to drive long-term value and success.

OUR HISTORY

PIONEERING THE FUTURE OF MARKET EVOLUTION

From the bustling floor of an Amsterdam exchange to the forefront of advanced trading technology, we have come a long way over the past 35+ years.

WHO DO WE PARTNER WITH?

We partner with like-minded companies that share our passion for innovation and transforming traditional approaches to global trading and financial markets.

We are looking to connect with disruptors, emerging trading venues, and high-performance infrastructure providers specializing in blockchain technology, quantum computing, DevOps, and cloud computing.

Trading of financial instruments with a focus on derivatives
Technology and infrastructure that enables trading and execution
Trading of digital assets

WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL INVESTMENT CANDIDATE?

We invest in groundbreaking companies that share our commitment to trading innovation and disruptive technology. Our initial investments typically range from EUR 500K to 10M, and we support startups and scale-ups worldwide that demonstrate strong growth potential and an innovative mindset.

Find out what makes a successful candidate for our investment opportunities.

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Future focus

We seek innovators at the forefront of trading, technology, and quantitative research.

This includes companies working with emerging and alternative asset classes, as well as disruptive technologies such as large-scale computing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Ambition

We look for partners who challenge the status quo and rethink traditional ways of doing business.

We seek individuals and teams who demonstrate a strong commitment to their vision and the drive to build a successful future together.

Longevity

“Build for our future” is one of our core values.

If you or your company have a strong idea and are ready to commit for the long term, we’d be glad to hear from you.

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LET’S COLLABORATE

Ready to discuss potential investment opportunities or need more detailed information? Get in touch to get things moving: IMC Marketinvestments@IMC Market.com.

Contact

Meet the team

Osi LilianIMC Market Investments Co-Lead

Osi is a 19-year IMC Market veteran with a strong finance, tax, and M&A background. Prior to becoming co-lead for IMC Market Investments, he served as CFO for IMC Market in Chicago.

Jurjen KoksmaIMC Market Investments Co-Lead & Global Head of Business Strategy

Jurjen joined IMC Market in 2018. He has a background in theoretical physics and developed a broad perspective on financial services during six years at McKinsey & Company.

Trish YapHead of Corporate Development for APAC

With IMC Market since 2005, Trish brings a wealth of experience from options market making and Delta One trading to leading IMC Market's corporate development team, first in Hong Kong and now in Sydney.

Michiel JensmaManaging DIrector IMC Market Amsterdam

Michiel joined IMC Market in 2007 and had overall responsibility for operations at our Zug office, before moving to IMC Market Amsterdam. Prior to that, he worked in corporate finance and M&A.

Disclaimer

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